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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 1, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Surefire Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT & ROLLING ROCK FROM BELT JERKED A LARGE ROCK & CAUSED HERNIA

December 2, 1987 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Surefire Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CHAIN ON CUTTING MACHINE AND PIECE OF METAL FLEW FROM CHAIN INTO EMPLOYEES EYE.HE WAS BEATING ON THE CHAIN WITH A HAMMER.

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